If, hypothetically I wanted to get a smart watch for tracking steps, O2 monitoring, and heart rate, what would you recommend?

[da_667@infosec.exchange]

@Viss @neurovagrant step tracking, o2 monitor, heart rate monitor if possible, and the ability to see notifications/timers on my phone, and acknowledge them would be nice. No idea how many times a timer has gone off on my phone, I'm in the middle of something rooms away (like making dinner, or doing my workout) and have to listen to my alarm going off to... take meds, drink water, work out, give the dog his meds, etc.

[insidertreat@infosec.exchange]

@da_667 The strap does all that tracking but there's no screen or anything for alerts or timers. All the stats are viewed through a phone app.

[rmd1023@infosec.exchange]

@da_667 It’s Google now but I believe that Fitbit has products that will do that. Integrates with other apps if that’s your jam.

[viss@mastodon.social]

@da_667 @neurovagrant i wonder if one of the garmin fenix watches would work for you

[viss@mastodon.social]

@da_667 @neurovagrant id avoid samsung. their washing machines catch fire and their phones and tvs spy

[tati@eldritch.cafe]

@da_667 i have a garmin, have had the same one since 2019. i used to have a samsung watch, but the samsung health app permissions were so invasive that i ditched it (and got a different brand phone at next upgrade)

obvs it's a long time so i can't speak to what's out there now, but mine is fine

[thejikz@infosec.exchange]

@da_667 @Viss @neurovagrant garmin instinct 2 has been my fave after giving up on fitbit. no color, no touch screen.(because sweat and rain eff that up while running) it has real clicky buttons and a simple backlight. vibrates like mad for notifications or alarms. pretty rugged since I weld and do other stuff with it on (not that I should). Ran several long events with it, battery is excellent, if not tracking, over a week between charges.

[scottwilson@infosec.exchange]

@da_667 @Viss @neurovagrant I’ve been using what is now a lower end Garmin watch for ~8 years now. The Forerunner 235 and now 245. The watch does all those things you said, 11-14 day battery life, it’s very lightweight. Pretty pleased with it.

[jrredho@mastodon.world]

@da_667

I'm going to throw in another vote for Garmin. I have a very basic first-gen Instinct watch that I've been using for three or four years now.

I mostly use it for the GPS and Altitude-gained biking and hiking records, mostly ignoring the fitness aspects. The GPS capabilities have been surprisingly good.

Garmin have a publicly available SDK for the data formats (FIT), so I haven't even had to hook it up to a phone or any other Garmin app. I really like that from the privacy viewpoint.

[jrredho@mastodon.world]

@da_667

An additional thought: Your post motivated me to look at the Garmin website for information on the current model Instinct. I found that it does have an O2 sensor. I don't think that this is true of gen 1 Instincts.

Good luck!

[reanguiano@tilde.zone]

@da_667 I’ve had a Garmin Fenix 5 on my wrist for the last 8 years. Battery life is still about 2 weeks of casual use but about a day with the GPS tracking an activity like a hike. No O2 sensor on this model. I don’t use the calendar or notifications. Solid product.

[lightfighter@infosec.exchange]

@da_667 I use the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. Not very smart, but excellent HR/O2/fitness tracking. Battery lasts 27 days, longer if you are out in the sun a lot.